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+ Area of Interest: Patient Care

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

+ Department: Clinical Staffing

+ Shift: Nights, weekend and holiday rotation

+ Job ID: 166648

Overview

Patient Safety Companion- Clinical Staffing (Float Pool)

Days, Evenings or Nights, weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits Eligible

The patient safety companion provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment for patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Patient Safety:

+ Provides 1:1 direct observation (in patient’s room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self-injury. Maintains visual observation at all times.

+ Participates in collaborative identification of and reporting of patient safety issues.

+ Removes any potential safety hazard from patient room and reports findings to nursing staff.

+ Promotes diversionary activities as necessary and appropriate

+ Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality

+ Demonstrates understanding and proficient use of patient monitoring software while functioning as a remote monitoring technician.

+ Documents proof of observation on suicide precautions and other safety protocols

Collaborative Care:

+ Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living in accordance with job training and in collaboration with health care team. Nursing staff must be notified if patient lifting is required.

+ Notifies assigned nursing and support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on a routine basis.

+ Seeks assistance immediately when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others

+ Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.

+ Notifies nursing and support staff to assist with other necessary activities (toileting, ambulation, etc)

+ Coordinates meal and break times with team members and informs team prior to leaving patient room for any reason.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience: Previous health care experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain certification within three (3) months. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English, multicultural sensitivity, ability to respond appropriately to patient/co-worker, and maintain confidential information.